Services

Consulting Services

The Widener University Small Business
Development Center provides no cost,
confidential consulting services to
entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Whether you need help identifying local
markets for your business, developing a
business plan and want a second opinion,
or have compliance issues you'd like to
clarify, SBDC consultants are ready to
help you grow your business.

The SBDC's one-on-one management
consulting emphasizes education and
guidance in finding practical solutions to
business problems. Consulting is
confidential and provided at no charge by
a staff of skilled professionals.

We request that you review the "Rights
and Responsibilities of SBDC Clients"
before requesting services.

Click here for a summary of what to
expect and an on-line form to request
consulting services.

Government Contracting

Want to sell to the government?

Overwhelmed by registrations,
certifications and solicitations?

Need help making contacts?

As part of the Southeastern Pennsylvania
Procurement Technical Assistance
Program, Widener SBDC is proud to offer
in-depth help in pursuing federal, state
and local government contracts.

Click here for more information and
assistance on marketing to the
government.

Engineering Development Services

In cooperation with Bucknell University's
Engineering Development, qualified SBDC
clients can gain the help of engineering
students, faculty and outside
professionals in performing patent
searches, technical appraisals, reviews of
design options and evaluations of source
component suppliers. TheESD can also
assist entrepreneurs in building product
prototypes and conducting product
testing.

Commercialization of New Technology

The Technology Commercialization
Assistance Program assists high-growth
technology firms with sophisticated
business management issues, including
alternative financing, human resources,
intellectual property and product
commercialization.

Educational Programs

SBDC courses, seminars and
conferences provide up-to-date,
practical information on a wide variety
of business topics and are designed to
educate entrepreneurs about new and
innovative management procedures.

Programs teach basic business skills as
well as more advanced and specific
business management topics. These
low cost workshops feature experts and
leaders from industry, government and
higher education.

Click here for course descriptions, a
schedule of upcoming events and
on-line registeration.

Information Research Assistance

Access to information is essential to
developing a solid business plan and
maintaining a competitive advantage.
As part of the PA SBDC system,
Widener SBDC utilizes a wide range of
resources to help entrepreneurs obtain
the timely, relevant and detailed
information they require to make sound
decisions.

Enviromental Management

The Environmental Management
Assistance Program (EMAP) provides
small businesses with the answers and
assistance they need to effectively
manage their environmental concerns,
reduce regulatory risks and save
money. Our experienced environmental
professionals provide confidential
compliance assistance and offer a
step-by-step program to evaluate
energy usage and implement changes
to realize cost savings.

International Business

The international marketplace offers a
world of opportunities for companies
seeking growth. SBDC consultants can
help you take the steps to becoming a
successful competitor in world markets.
If your company is already engaged in
international trade, the SBDC can help
you evaluate and take advantage of
new opportunities.